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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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